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Our Beginner’s Guide to Gemstones

Gemstones have fascinated people for centuries with their beauty, symbolism, and rarity. Admired for their colours, brilliance, and personal meaning—whether a diamond represents eternal love, an emerald renewal, or a…

Ciara Berry October 4, 2025

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3 Ways to Wear Tiger’s Eye

Tiger’s eye is a gemstone that has been a rising trend for a while now. The stone is part of the quartz family and is usually golden to red-brown in…

Katie Dickinson May 20, 2023

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Unusual Gemstone Jewellery for 2022

Many jewellery collectors are constantly striving to be more and more unique. We have curated a list of unusual gemstone jewellery for 2022 to answer this call. It is natural…

Neamh McMillan March 16, 2022

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10 Interesting Facts About Alexandrite

Alexandrite is one of the most fascinating gemstones in the world. We have put together 10 interesting facts about alexandrite to help you to discover more about this intriguing gemstone.…

Neamh McMillan February 26, 2022

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5 Stones to Avoid in an Engagement Ring

We've talked a lot about alternative engagement rings on this blog. Ruby, morganite and amethyst are some of the most popular stones chosen currently by couples to pop the big…

Gabriela Ivanova December 31, 2021

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5 Gemstones From Outer Space

Outer space has always been a topic of great fascination for human kind. Today, we will explore 5 gemstones from outer space and each of their characteristics. Jewellery collectors are…

Neamh McMillan September 11, 2021

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How are Gemstones Valued?

When purchasing a gemstone, it is important to be aware of exactly what you are buying. The best way to do this is to know how gemstones are professionally valued.…

Neamh McMillan August 18, 2021

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The 10 Rarest Gemstones In The World

Gemstones were one of the first resources humans learned how to use. In modern days gemstones have been incorporated into many industries. They are used not only as decorations and…

Gabriela Ivanova August 7, 2021

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Most Popular Gemstone Cuts

Gemstones do not begin as the sparkling, perfectly shaped jewels that are so often seen in jewellery. Whilst rough gemstones are beautiful, they do not have the same striking appearance…

Neamh McMillan June 22, 2021

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10 Interesting Facts About Tanzanite

Tanzanite is a relatively new gemstone, but it has quickly become as desirable as stones like diamonds and rubies. The striking blue colour of tanzanite makes the stone very appealing.…

Neamh McMillan April 15, 2021